John Lewis Christmas advert 2018 featuring Elton John

THE 2018 John Lewis Christmas advert stars Sir Elton John and tells the story of why some gifts are more than just a gift.

The ad, called The Boy and the Piano, begins with a dressing-gown clad Sir Elton gently tapping out the opening bars to Your Song - his first big hit, released in 1970.

Viewers are then taken through key moments in his life, including stadium tours, travelling on a private jet, playing at his local pub and performing at a school.

It ends with four-year-old Elton running down stairs on Christmas morning, unwrapping a gift of a piano given to him by his grandmother - a present that changed his life forever.

We then see Sir Elton playing the final few notes of Your Song, reflecting on his career.

At each stage of his life the performance of Your Song is a recording of Sir Elton’s voice from that time.

The 71-year-old superstar is currently on a Farewell Tour around the US.

Sir Elton, now married to David Furnish, features in the present-day scenes, while five actors take on the role of him at various stages of his life.

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[MFelicity]

Made me wrote the soundtrack for an entire generation.

[jasonfideler]

Literally one of the best commercials I've seen. Heartwarming

[edmary]

My mom gave me a toy stethoscope when I was 7 years old and today I am a doctor. This is the most heart touching comercial I've ever seen because this happened to me too but in a different way. Thank you mom for that gift that changed my life and gave to me a passion to live for. ♥♥

[Orleans]

I would love to have seen Elton's reaction when he first saw it.

[dafyd]

if you are over 50, this man's gift is the music of your life.

[elliesheridan]

4 years later and it still gives me goosebumps

[tippski]

The look of the mother as she gazes upon her precious son is beyond words.  Excuse me, I've got something in my eye.

[evansclaneva]

My wife and I rolled our eyes before watching this, cynically thinking self promotion. We were teary at the end. A lovely commercial.

[j_cara]

I wish they would bring this John Lewis ad back. It’s the best John Lewis ad made.

[ghostlyboo]

My music teacher showed us this video in class and me and my friend actually cried. Music is so beautiful ❤

[liricacinemistica]

Coming back here after knowing that he did his last concert. I get so emotional with this commercial, it's so beautiful.
He had such a brilliant career!

[frama]

Man, after 6 years, I still get wet eyes, when watching this🥲

[lisamelroy]

This is really beautiful. One gift can change someone's life. Music and the arts matter.

[MJ-oiwb]

they should play this every year. It still makes me cry to this day

[luckyotter]

I can't stop watching this commercial. Perfect in every way.

[AlexBadenes]

First Christmas without my parents, this song is one of my favorites and it’s for you....Dad & mum...I will always love iu

[mattyboi]

This gave me the chills the first time I saw it. It is the best commercial ever.

[christmylife]

I lost my husband this year too... Only Jesus Christ can take away the pain and heal your broken heart.
"He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147 v 3❤

[juanpablovargas]

I gave my kids a medium tail piano in 2008 and the four of them are excelent! all grown ups! all play the piano! the piano is the best gift ever! this commercial shows that

[barreflynn]

made me cry. those were my fingers when I was five. now I am 70